This undated image provided by Amazon.com shows the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project that Amazon is working on in its research and development labs. Amazon says it will take years to advance the technology and for the Federal Aviation Administration to create the necessary rules and regulations, but CEO Jeff Bezos said Sunday Dec. 1, 2013, there's no reason drones can't help get goods to customers in 30 minutes or less. (AP Photo/Amazon) less

This undated image provided by Amazon.com shows the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project that Amazon is working on in its research and development labs. Amazon says it will take years to advance the ... more

Photo: Associated Press

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This undated image provided by Amazon.com shows the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project that Amazon is working on in its research and development labs. Amazon says it will take years to advance the technology and for the Federal Aviation Administration to create the necessary rules and regulations, but CEO Jeff Bezos said Sunday Dec. 1, 2013, there's no reason Drones can't help get goods to customers in 30 minutes or less. (AP Photo/Amazon) less

This undated image provided by Amazon.com shows the so-called Prime Air unmanned aircraft project that Amazon is working on in its research and development labs. Amazon says it will take years to advance the ... more

Photo: Associated Press

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Fast food chains will soon get in on the act, meaning those lines in the drive-thru could be things of the past.

Fast food chains will soon get in on the act, meaning those lines in the drive-thru could be things of the past.

Photo: Taco Bell

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Instead throwing on a pair of sweatpants to hit up the grocery store, just call a drone.

Instead throwing on a pair of sweatpants to hit up the grocery store, just call a drone.

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Got a late-night craving? Call the Cookie Drone.

Got a late-night craving? Call the Cookie Drone.

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Oops! Don't worry about trudging to CVS or Walgreen's, just call the EPTDrone, which will drop off a pregnancy test to your door.

Oops! Don't worry about trudging to CVS or Walgreen's, just call the EPTDrone, which will drop off a pregnancy test to your door.

Photo: Buster Dean / Houston Chronicle

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Weed deliveries could become a reality. Maybe not in Texas, but California and Colorado will certainly have all the fun.

Weed deliveries could become a reality. Maybe not in Texas, but California and Colorado will certainly have all the fun.

Photo: FBCOSO / FBCOSO

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Drones will drop off and pick up your children from day care. Literally.

Drones will drop off and pick up your children from day care. Literally.

Photo: MICHAEL DeMOCKER / Associated Press

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You have your favorite food trucks now, but soon you will have your favorite food drone.

You have your favorite food trucks now, but soon you will have your favorite food drone.

Photo: Alison Cook / Houston Chronicle

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Pharmacy drones, clearing up that nasty infection one drop at a time.

Pharmacy drones, clearing up that nasty infection one drop at a time.

Photo: Bruce Smith / Associated Press

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Kick dinner up a notch via the SrirachaDrone!

Kick dinner up a notch via the SrirachaDrone!

Photo: ROBYN BECK / AFP/Getty Images

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Beer, because yes.

Beer, because yes.

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Amazon's drones about to change the world of shopping

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Amazon chief Jeff Bezos’ revelation this weekend on 60 Minutes that his company is aiming to deliver its wares via drone by 2015 sent our minds wondering what other things a brave new world of drone delivery could hold.

Also, people will begin wondering what caliber of ammo would best take down an Amazon drone (I would assume a Marlin .30-30 works best). Obviously the FAA needs to weigh in, as do all the other government agencies that take the fun and terror out of everything.

Just think, months ago we were scared of drones, and now we can’t for a drone to drop an iPad on us.

The Amazon folks are surely just the first in a long line of businesses that will take to the friendly skies to make our lives all the more easier. Personally I would love a grocery drone to drop off a gallon of milk, a case of beer, and a loaf of bread when I just cannot find the will in my bones to crawl to the nearest market. Get me the latest issue of Sports Illustrated while you are at, H-E-Drone.

It will only be a matter of time before a drone drops a big screen TV onto some poor person’s head, or worse, their car.

With the correct clearances and waivers, daycare centers could drop off your kids on your doorstep, instead of making you waste precious minutes in traffic trying to pick them up. Sure, the flight home could scar them for life and birds of prey may attempt to peck out their eyes en route, but at least you’ll get some “me” time. Besides, kids these days are too sheltered. Maybe being flung to and fro by a hook at a high rate of speed will toughen some of our youth.

This service can also be used as a parental threat, as in, “If you don’t clean your room I am sending a drone to zap that smirk off your face and take you to your real dad’s house.”

While we’re whizzing our children here and there, our furry, four-legged babies could also get a ride to the veterinarian on a fancy VetiDrone.

Almost immediately, foodies of the nation cheered the idea of getting hot, fresh food sent to them via drone. Gone are the days of tipping a Domino’s driver or making small talk. Thirty minutes or less? How about 10? I’m excited to see how food warming technology will evolve to keep your food at a reasonable temperature while hundreds of feet in the air. Also, wily teenagers could intercept your delivery. Militarized pizza delivery could be our future perhaps. Shot through the heart by a Domino’s drone while attempting to hijack someone’s pizza and wings would be a sad end.

A TacoDrone has long been the dream of many hungry, hungover Houstonians. Maybe Tacos A-Go-Go can make this a reality? I know people who would pay top dollar for this service.

Like most people, I dread making that post-doctor-visit trip to the pharmacy. You’re achy, snotty, irritable, and in no mood to stand around while your antibiotics prescription is filled. Why not just come home and wait by your door for your Amoxicillin fix? Could this work for other prescription drugs? Perhaps.

“Honey, the Viagra drone is on it’s way, I swear. Sit tight!”

Maybe, just maybe, one fine day when marijuana is legalized in Texas, Lone Star stoners will wait anxiously in their backyard to hear their Weed Drone — blaring the Grateful
Dead’s Europe 72 album — dropping a parcel of premium herbage for their Lord Of The Rings marathon needs.

Soon, hipsters will fight back against the drone craze and begin boutique delivery services, proudly advertising delivery by car or bicycle, for the quaint 20th Century touch, just like our grandparents all knew.